Best Hacktivism Podcasts (2025)

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A $20M Wake-Up Call:The Landmark DonQuenick Joppy Case, Racism, Retaliation, and the Future of Nursing 56:12

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In this eye-opening episode of The Gritty Nurse Podcast, host Amie Archibald-Varley and special guest Jerry Soucy unpack the landmark case of DonQuenick Yvonne Joppy, the ICU nurse who courageously challenged racial discrimination, wrongful termination, and retaliation in healthcare. Recently, a federal jury awarded $20 million to Joppy after findi…

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20. Ransomware Landscape Update: More Groups, More Victims 50:04

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In this episode of The Dark Dive we check in on the ransomware landscape, following major developments identified by the Searchlight Cyber threat intelligence team. Luke Donovan, Head of Threat Intelligence at Searchlight Cyber, shares trends that his team has identified from the dark web in 2025 including: an escalation in the number of ransomware…

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U.S. Healthcare Reform or Disaster? Breaking Down RFK Jr.’s “Big Beautiful Bill" 37:43

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In this hard-hitting episode of The Gritty Nurse Podcast with Amie Archibald-Varley, we dive deep into the controversial healthcare proposal dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill”—a sweeping plan backed by RFK Jr. that claims to overhaul the US healthcare system. But what’s really behind this policy? And who stands to lose the most? Joined by Dr. Kaveh Ho…

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Is Nursing a Profession Worth Dying For? No, it's Not... 41:21

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions on suidcide. In this episode, The Gritty Nurse, Amie Archibald-Varley discusses the tragic story of Roseanne, a nurse who died by suicide, highlighting critical issues in mental health staffing, accountability in healthcare, and the need for systemic change. The conversation emphasizes the importan…

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Embracing Change in Nursing: The Gritty Nurse is Back 29:26

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In this episode of The Gritty Nurse podcast, host Amie Archibald-Varley (The Gritty Nurse) and Matt Shepherd, RN discuss the importance of embracing change and personal growth in the nursing profession. They emphasize the need for self-compassion among healthcare professionals, particularly in light of the challenges they face, including burnout an…

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I Got Ghosted, But I am Still Alive To Tell The Tale: Ghosting is NOT Boundary Setting 1:08:59

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***This will be the last ATYPICAL Episode uploaded to THE GRITTY NURSE podcast show! THE GRITTY NURSE RETURNS THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 4TH 2026! The date went well--but you havent heard back--like...EVER. Did your bestie of 10 years suddenly stop talking to you? Are you still WAITING to hear back from that job interview that you did over 6 months ago? Ev…

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50 Years of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW 2:29:08

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Originally released in 2023, we’re re-publishing this episode to celebrate the 50th anniversary of THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW — the longest-running continuous theatrical release of all time and one of the most iconic cult films in cinema history. What began as a fringe stage production in a tiny experimental theater space in London evolved into …

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STRANGE DAYS Pt 2: The Future No One Was Ready For | Virtual Insanity 1:12:07

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“Memories are meant to fade. They're designed that way for a reason.” In the second half of our STRANGE DAYS deep dive, we pick up with the music—both on screen and behind the scenes—that gives the film its pulse. We explore how a soundtrack packed with industrial rock helps build the film’s atmosphere, and how composer Graeme Revell stepped in at …

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The Illusion of Support to Increase Social Capital: Unmasking Peformative Allyship and HACKtivism 49:05

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In this episode of the Atypical Podcast, host Amie Archibald-Varley RN, MN and Jordan Varley BSW, RSW delves into the complex world of advocacy work, exploring the responsibilities within their professions (nursing and social work) as well as the challenges of advocacy work. The discussion sheds light on the troubling trend of performative allyship…

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STRANGE DAYS Pt 1: Kathryn Bigelow and The End of the Millennium | Virtual Insanity 1:08:58

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“This is your life. Right here. Right now.” Before it became one of the most underrated sci-fi films of the 1990s, STRANGE DAYS was just a few scribbles in a notebook. In Part 1 of our deep dive, we trace the film’s journey from James Cameron’s original 1985 concept through its years in development and the real-world chaos that helped inspire Kathr…

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We Saw THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS! | Bonus Episode 1:12:23

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They did it again! The boys saw Fantastic Four this weekend and they're giving their Spoiler Free thoughts! (There will be spoilers at the end, but we'll give you a heads up). Do you like us reviewing new films? Let us know! We can do this more often if the demand is there. Want to support the show? Subscribers of CinemaShock+ can enjoy an extended…

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GHOST IN THE SHELL Pt 2: From Cult Hit to Global Influence | Virtual Insanity 1:17:23

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In the second half of our deep dive into Mamoru Oshii’s GHOST IN THE SHELL, we pick up with the film’s release and the surprising reception that followed. Despite high expectations, GHOST IN THE SHELL underperformed at the box office, but quickly found a second life on home video, where it became a breakout hit in the West and helped bring anime in…

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Cheater, Cheater, Pumpkin Eater: When Personal Actions Cost Professional Trust 43:58

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*Note: This is NOT a shaming podcast episode.... In the hyper-connected world, every click, like, and share carries a surprising weight, especially for those in professions built on trust. This week on ATYPICAL podcast with Amie Archibald-Varley RN, MN, we dive into the fascinating and often brutal "digital court of public opinion," sparked by the …

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19. A Deep Dive Into The LockBit Data Leaks 40:38

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On May 7th, 2025 the notorious ransomware group LockBit’s dark web leak site displayed an unusual message: “Don’t do crime, crime is bad xoxo from Prague”. Alongside this text was the link to an archive file, containing data that appeared to have been stolen from the LockBit ransomware group itself. In this month's episode of The Dark Dive, members…

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GHOST IN THE SHELL Pt 1: Animating a Cyberpunk Landmark | Virtual Insanity 1:00:58

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For the next film in our Virtual Insanity series, we’re headed to the land of the rising sun to uncover the story behind one of the most iconic animes ever made: Mamoru Oshii’s GHOST IN THE SHELL. In this episode, we trace the origins of the cyberpunk classic, starting with Masamune Shirow’s original manga and following the career of visionary dire…

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Finding Your Anchor: A 5-Minute Mindfulness Practice for Uncertainty 8:02

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Raise your hand if Mondays feel like a personal attack?? Seriously, the start of the work week or the start of a nursing/healthcare rotation (when you're crushing it on those 2s and 3s or 4-on-4-off rotations) can drop a ton of bricks on your vibe. That wave of "ugh, here we go again" anxiety? Been there, felt that. Trouble sleeping Sunday night? A…

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We Saw SUPERMAN! | Bonus Episode 1:28:46

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We finally did it. The gang got together, including some of YOU, the subscribers, and we saw James Gunn's SUPERMAN! Join us as Justin, Todd and Gary break down their thoughts on this new movie and where we think the DCEU can go from here. If you like us reviewing new films? Let us know! We're here for you! We can do this more often if the demand is…

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HACKERS Pt 2: From Box Office Bomb to Cyberpunk Cult Classic | Virtual Insanity 1:25:07

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"You could sit at home, and do like absolutely nothing, and your name goes through like 17 computers a day. 1984? Yeah right, man. That's a typo. Orwell is here now. He's livin' large. We have no names, man. No names. We are nameless!" HACKERS hit theaters in 1995—and mostly flatlined. But before it became a cult phenomenon, it was a risky producti…

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Life is not TYPICAL: Unravelling the Illusion of a Linear Life 56:44

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Ever tell yourself that life will finally settle down after this next hurdle? For a brief moment, it seems to—and then life smacks you with the unexpected. Job loss, a new love, divorce papers, your teenager's puberty, a health scare, a new life. Good or bad, it's always change. We crave the constant, but the only thing constant is change. In this …

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HACKERS Pt 1: Hacktivism, Angelina Jolie, and The Birth of Digital Cool | Virtual Insanity 1:14:48

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"This is our world now. The world of the electron and the switch; the beauty of the baud. We exist without nationality, skin color, or religious bias. You wage wars, murder, cheat, lie to us and try to make us believe it's for our own good, yet we're the criminals. Yes, I am a criminal. My crime is that of curiosity. I am a hacker, and this is my m…

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VIRTUOSITY Pt 2: Denzel Washington vs. Russell Crowe’s Virtual Killer | Virtual Insanity 1:56:26

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"That's reality for you. No saving, no resetting." For the next entry in our Virtual Insanity series, we’re diving headfirst into the world of early virtual reality—and the filmmaker who helped bring it to the big screen. This week, we're going behind the scenes on VIRTUOSITY, the 1995 cyber thriller starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe. In…

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18. ASM in the Age of CTEM 56:28

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This month's episode of The Dark Dive revisits the topic of Attack Surface Management. In particular, how it relates to a relatively new cybersecurity term, CTEM: Continuous Threat Exposure Management. In a lively discussion, guests Michael Gianarakis and Ben Jones help define CTEM, a security process that has quickly gained traction thanks to bein…

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VIRTUOSITY Pt 1: Brett Leonard, The Lawnmower Man, and the VR Revolution | Virtual Insanity 1:03:04

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"I'm a fifty terrabyte, self-evolving, neural network, double backflip off the high platform. I'm not a swan dive." For the next entry in our Virtual Insanity series, we’re diving headfirst into the world of early virtual reality—and the filmmaker who helped bring it to the big screen. This week, we're going behind the scenes on VIRTUOSITY, the 199…

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JOHNNY MNEMONIC Pt 2: Keanu Reeves vs. Corporate Dystopia | Virtual Insanity 1:00:18

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"I can carry nearly eighty gigs of data in my head." For our Cinema Shock summer series, we wanted to take a look back at a few movies that were celebrating significant anniversaries this year. When we began browsing films released in 1995, we noticed an interesting trend: There was a glut of cyber thrillers released that year. And more specificall…

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Beyond the Bedside: Our Healthcare Future (with Former Minister Mark Holland) 37:05

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In this poignant and powerful final episode of The Gritty Nurse Podcast, we close this chapter with a truly essential conversation. We are honoured to welcome former Minister Mark Holland, who offers an exclusive look into the federal government's pivotal efforts to improve Canadian healthcare. From the pressing issue of Pharmacare to strategies fo…

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JOHNNY MNEMONIC Pt 1: William Gibson and the Birth of Cyberspace | Virtual Insanity 1:35:12

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"I want to get online... I need a computer!" For our Cinema Shock summer series, we wanted to take a look back at a few movies that were celebrating significant anniversaries this year. When we began browsing films released in 1995, we noticed an interesting trend: There was a glut of cyber thrillers released that year. And more specifically, cyber…

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The Cure That Should Be Written Into Policy: Prescribing Housing for Health with Dr. Andrew Boozary 44:20

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This week on The Gritty Nurse Podcast, we're diving deep into a topic that's should not be considered revolutionary--but is fundamentally human and morally ethical: the idea that a safe, stable and affordable housing should be considered a prescription for health. Medicine is not just about pills and procedures – it is about examining and dealing w…

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The Legacy of Jim Henson | Jim Henson: Heart Felt (Epilogue) 2:03:52

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“Please watch out for each other and love and forgive everybody. It's a good life, enjoy it.” Over the course of this series, we've come to not only love Jim Henson's work even more than we already did, but we've come to love and appreciate the person that Jim Henson was. In a cynical world, Henson was a beacon of hope and optimism and he spent his…

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17. Hacktivism 46:43

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This month's episode of The Dark Dive tackles the thorny issue of hacktivism: hackers that are driven by ideological - rather than financial - motivations. Threat intelligence experts Luke Donovan and Vlad join the podcast to discuss how hacktivism has evolved from the "digital utopia" era, to the anti-establishment antics of Anonymous, to the stat…

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F*ck the Cake, WE WANT Change: Maybe It's Not Time For Celebration For Nurses Week 22:58

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Five years have passed since the initial waves of the pandemic, yet the echoes of devastation resonate deeply within Canada's nursing workforce. Burnout remains rampant, exacerbated by chronic understaffing, unsafe patient-to-nurse ratios, and a shocking lack of basic protections against workplace violence. This Nursing Week, the usual calls for ce…

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LABYRINTH (1986) | Jim Henson: Heart Felt 2:39:47

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"Everything I've done, I've done for you. I move the stars for no one.” After the release of THE DARK CRYSTAL — and its critical and commercial failure — Jim Henson and his collaborator on that project, illustrator Brian Froud, went back to the drawing board for their next ambitious fantasy project. Utilizing the lessons that they’d learned on that…

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Rewind: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (1986) 1:53:18

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This episode was originally released in May 2022. In this Cinema Shock Rewind episode, we're revisiting our episode on Frank Oz's LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS. Oz got his start as Jim Henson's closest collaborator, working with Jim during the Muppets' early years, and serving as a key piece of the Muppets' creative framework through the years of The Mupp…

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We Need Another Leader: Navigating Difficult Times with Authentic Leadership, Courage and Clarity 56:35

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In a world grappling with constant change and unprecedented challenges, the need for effective leadership has never been more critical. Whether it's navigating turbulent times in the workplace, steering through personal storms, or fostering resilience in our communities, strong leadership is the compass that guides us forward. Join us for a vital c…

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THE MUPPETS TAKE MANHATTAN (1984) | Jim Henson: Heart Felt 2:19:18

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"Hey, I tell you what is. Big city, hmm? Live, work, huh? But not city only. Only peoples. Peoples is peoples. No is buildings. Is tomatoes, huh? Is peoples, is dancing, is music, is potatoes. So, peoples is peoples. Okay?" With his dream project THE DARK CRYSTAL taking so much of his time and energy, Jim Henson was content to slim down his role on…

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Does the CMA Apology Go Far Enough? Indigenous Sovereignty of Health And The Pathway To Healing with Dr. Jamaica Cass 35:09

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Is it too late to say sorry? Do apologies for medical harm actually create change? The Canadian Medical Association recently issued an apology to Indigenous Peoples for the harms inflicted upon them by the medical system, acknowledging a history of racism, neglect, and abuse. In this crucial episode, we delve into the significance of this apology a…

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16. Attack Surface Management 101 48:06

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This bumper episode of The Dark Dive features no fewer than four co-founders, as the CEO and CTO of Searchlight Cyber (Ben Jones and Gareth Owenson) are joined by their counterparts from the Attack Surface Management company Assetnote (Michael Gianarakis and Shubham Shah). Together, we discuss the background of Assetnote and origins of its founders…

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THE DARK CRYSTAL (1982) | Jim Henson: Heart Felt 2:17:16

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"Another world, another time, in the age of wonder. A thousand years ago, this land was green and good - until the Crystal cracked." After the completion of THE GREAT MUPPET CAPER, Jim Henson focused on a project that had been in the works for years — its earliest seeds were planted well before even The Muppet Show had begun production — an ambitio…

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Speaking Through Silence: Broken Oaths & Healthcare's Lack of Morality On The Crisis in Palestine with Dr. Yipeng Ge 43:57

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You would sooner see a medical society protect a physician who has sexually assaulted numerous patients than see them openly defend a physician who stands against the genocide of the people of Gaza/Palestine. This is where we are....and it is SHAMEFUL. In this episode, Amie Archibald-Varley, Sara Fung and guest Dr. Yipeng Ge delve into the critical…

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THE GREAT MUPPET CAPER (1981) | Jim Henson: Heart Felt 1:53:57

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"There'll be mystery and catastrophe! But it's all in fun, you paid the money - wait and see! Hey! A movie! Starring everybody! And me!" After the success of THE MUPPET MOVIE, Jim Henson had hoped to get funding for a fantasy film that had become a sort of dream project of his. But that film — which would not feature the beloved and recognizable Mu…

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15. Dark Web Threats Against Individuals 48:41

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In this episode of The Dark Dive we look at how specific individuals - Executives, VIPs, and high-net worths - are targeted by cybercriminals and on the dark web. Ahead of the launch of their Digital Footprint Review service, NCC Group's Matt Hull joins us to discuss the threats facing individuals - including social engineering and Business Email C…

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THE MUPPET MOVIE (1979) | Jim Henson: Heart Felt 2:01:45

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“Life's like a movie. Write your own ending. Keep believing. Keep pretending.” With The Muppet Show, Jim Henson had reached the goal that he’d set for himself many years before: He’d managed to get his beloved Muppets their own weekly television series. Not only that, but it was an enormous success, quickly becoming one of the most watched televisi…

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We Need a Prescription for Leadership: Hamza Khan on Leading vs Managing 59:39

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"We always have done it this way"---is the death of inspiration and innovation in healthcare. In this episode, Amie & Sara discuss moving beyond traditional administrative roles and cultivate the kind of leadership that inspires innovation and drives meaningful change with best-selling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and globally-renowned keyno…

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TWIN PEAKS: FIRE SHOCK WITH ME | Free Preview of CinemaShock+ 1:07:06

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Happy TWIN PEAKS Day everyone! To celebrate the day that FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper first entered the town of Twin Peaks, we wanted to offer our listeners a Free Preview of the first members-only episode of our Twin Peaks watch-along podcast FIRE SHOCK WITH ME! We did a deep dive into the creation of the TWIN PEAKS pilot episode as part of our s…

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14. The Dark Web in 2025 54:11

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In the first episode back of the year we've assembled two of Searchlight Cyber's threat intelligence experts to give their take on what we can expect from the dark web in 2025. Louise Ferrett and Luke Donovan say what they think 2024 will be remembered for, choose one news story that might have gone under the radar, and (are forced into) making a p…

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Decoding the Deception: RFK Jr.'s RACIST Vaccine Lies and the Fight Against Medical Misinformation 32:45

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In this episode, Amie & Sara delve into the alarming rise of medical misinformation, focusing on the dangerous and racist rhetoric perpetuated by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. throughout his "health stances" and during his confirmation hearing. We dissect his false claims about offering differing vaccine schedules for Black people, exposing the medical rac…

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How They Made THE MUPPET SHOW | Jim Henson: Heart Felt 2:07:56

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By the mid-1970s, Jim Henson and the Muppets were as big as they'd ever been. They'd helped turn Sesame Street into a household name and continued to be a hot commodity on the variety show circuit. But Jim had yet to do the one thing he'd been trying to accomplish since the early 1960s: Create a prime time television show starring the Muppets, and …

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From the Arthouse to SESAME STREET | Jim Henson: Heart Felt 2:19:04

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“As children, we all live in a world of imagination, of fantasy, and for some of us that world of make-believe continues into adulthood.” Despite spending years fighting against the notion that puppets were nothing more than “children’s entertainment,” Jim Henson found his greatest success thus far working on a television show aimed at toddlers: th…

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Fraud, Felonies and Murder: True Crime in the Medical World From the Medical Investigators Notebook 50:16

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Do you think your physician should continue to practice after 245 complaints of sexual misconduct? Ever wonder what really goes on behind the closed doors of a hospital? Join Amie Archibald-Varley & Sara Fung as we delve into the dark side of healthcare with Bruce Sackman, a seasoned medical center investigator who's seen it all. From the mundane t…

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The Birth of The Muppets | Jim Henson: Heart Felt 1:58:57

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It’s time to start a brand new series here on Cinema Shock! For the next few weeks, we’ll be telling the story of Jim Henson. To truly tell the story of Henson’s life and career, we have to go all the way back to the beginning: In this inaugural episode, we’ll explore Jim’s early years, through the creation of his first TV show, SAM & FRIENDS (wher…

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Fractured Innocence: An NICU Nurse's Betrayal 28:32

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In this season 6 premiere episode, Amie Archibald-Varley & Sara Fung delve into the chilling case of a NICU nurse caught on surveillance cameras inflicting harm on vulnerable infants. We grapple with the devastating impact of this betrayal of trust, exploring the unanswered questions that remain: What were the systemic failures that allowed this ab…